March 14, 2013 / Local & State

Are you reading less than you used to? You’re not alone. Between our smartphones, endless cable channels and all those other forms of modern entertainment, it’s no wonder book-reading is on the decline amongst American adults. More...

Fulton County Medical Center Foundation Auction Committee is pleased to announce its annual dinner auction brought in nearly $29,000. It was quite a night. Once again the combo of Helen Overly and Lyle Reed made for an exciting evening. More...

NEWS EDITOR Whether they’re collecting much-needed furniture or helping a family get caught up with their utility bills, Christian Social Services continues to live by the motto it determined many years ago in “helping others, help More...

Pennsylvania Game Commission Southcentral Region Director Brad Myers has announced the agency will hold a public meeting on chronic wasting disease Wednesday, March 20, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Spring Cove Middle School auditorium, 185 Spring Grov More...

Spring is in the air – or, at the very least, it’s on the calendar next week. And if you’re like many people, you may be looking forward to doing some spring cleaning around your house and yard. More...

Franklin County Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution presented awards to local students at its annual awards luncheon at the Copper Kettle restaurant. Mikell McGee was the winner of the American History Essay contest. More...

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and do-it-yourselfers are kicking their home improvement projects into high gear. At the heart of any handy job in or around the house is a high-quality set of tools. More...

ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) – In a megabyte- driven world, you'd think kids would be playing solely with megatech toys. But at the recent Toy Fair 2013 here, buyers gathered like kids on a playground around the booths stocked wit More...

Remodeling your home? Don’t just keep up with the Joneses. Go a step further by giving your home truly unique upgrades. Experts say that one great way to be distinctive and add value to your home is by going natural. More...

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Retired boxer Tony Martin was fatally shot in an altercation with a visitor at one of his rental properties and police are searching for a suspect, authorities said Monday. More...

The following deeds were recorded at the local courthouse during the past week. State tax stamps affixed to deeds indicate one percent of the purchase price or of the fair market value: Christopher C. Seiders to Michael K. Fitz and Adrienne B. More...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Attendance declined significantly at the Philadelphia Flower Show this year, a drop that organizers attributed to weather forecasts. About 225,000 people visited the British- themed event over nine days at the Pennsylv More...

ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Another former champion has taken the lead in 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Four-time winner Jeff King was the first musher into the Koyuk checkpoint, about 170 miles from the Nom More...

STAFF WRITER A thirty-five minute executive session called for personnel reasons was followed by a one-half hour Forbes Road School District Board meeting last Monday evening. The regular meeting began at 7:38 p.m. More...

Southern Fulton High School will present a talent night concert Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The concert celebrates Music in Our Schools Month as designated by the National Association for Music Education. More...

Judge Angela R. Krom of the 39th Judicial District and the Fulton/Franklin County Court of Common Pleas presided over a court session held last Tuesday, March 5, at the Fulton County Courthouse More...

Spring is here, which means it’s time to slip those green thumbs into some gardening gloves. And if you want to feel truly good about what you grow, consider upgrading your garden to be more planet friendly. More...

Pizza is a staple for many, but with a simple twist and the collaboration of the entire family, making pizza at home can turn a pizza night into a much-anticipated night of fun for the entire family. More...

Revival services will be held at Stone Bridge Church of the Brethren, Hollow Road, Hancock, March 17- 20 at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Speaker will be Pastor Fred Keener of Bristolville, Ohio. More...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A man who ran an unlicensed Philadelphia boarding house has pleaded guilty to killing a tenant who was behind on his rent. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports 31-year-old Miguel Davilla was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in More...

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Hundreds of mentally-ill inmates in Pennsylvania languish for months and even years in isolated cells, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Monday that says the “Dickensian” practice o More...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A fuel tank somehow disconnected from its trailer hitch at Philadelphia International Airport, rolled onto the taxiway and got stuck under an airplane. It happened at 10:30 a.m. Monday. More...